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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M575 was announced 9 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M575 grades vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Panasonic FS12

 M575 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 9 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M575

 FS12 M575 

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS12

 M575 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M575 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M575 compared to the FS12.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and FS12.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M575 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger M575 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
low max ISO (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
68
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
28
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS12
 Kodak EasyShare M575Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $228